Nationally Renowned Entrepreneur to Keynote at National Founder’s Day Celebration

(Philadelphia, PA), November 2008 – The Grand Chapter announced today the addition of Michael J. Roberts, Sr. to the upcoming National Founder’s Day Celebration festivities.  Roberts will serve as Keynote Speaker for the Closed Banquet on January 10, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Roberts is the President and CEO of the Roberts Companies in St. Louis, Missouri, a family owned and operated conglomerate of diversified businesses world wide which is fast approaching the billion dollar plateau.

The diverse portfolio includes a management consultant firm, aviation company (two jets), broadcasting company (owning television stations in 11 cities throughout its existence), and a host of restaurants, malls, grocery stores and real estate companies.  One of Roberts’ prize companies is his hotel operations, which now totals twelve (12) properties, second as an African-American only to Kappa Brother Robert L. Johnson.  Perhaps his most prized possession, however, is his “island;” the Roberts Isle and Resort, the largest African-American owned development in the Bahamas.

A firm believer in family, the Roberts Companies are family owned institutions; a family of Achievers to be exact! Mike’s father, Victor; Brother Steven; son Michael, Jr; and nephew, Steven, Jr., are all members of our Noble Bond.  Said Roberts, “I’m excited about the opportunity to join my Brothers to celebrate our Founder’s Day in Charlotte.  Kappa is very important to me and has been an integral part of my commitment to Achieve in all I do since my undergraduate days.”

The Roberts have been strong supporters of Kappa over the years, including identifying the funding source for the National Prostate Cancer Awareness program, sponsorship for the 77th Grand Chapter Meeting in St. Louis, and housing the Undergraduate Leadership Institute in their Atlanta hotel.

Brothers seeking more information and registration information can log on to: http://www.kappafoundersday.com/nfd/

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Kappa Alpha Psi News Wire

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Returns to Charlotte For National Founder’s Day

(Philadelphia, PA), November 2008 – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. released a detailed schedule of events for the 4th Annual National Founder’s Day Celebration commencing January 8-11, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was announced that Dr. Ullysses McBride, 26th Grand Polemarch, will receive a tribute as the 2009 National Founder’s Day Special Honoree.

The celebration of Founder’s Day as a significant national affair began in 2006, when the Southwestern Province and the Brothers of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Metropolitan area hosted the initial National Founder’s Day ceremonies.  Since then, National Founder’s Day has been hosted in Orlando (2007) and most recently Los Angeles (2008).

“Each year this event gets raised to another level,” Grand Polemarch Dwayne M. Murray stated. “It has always been my hope that we as a fraternity could come together as close to our true founding date and celebrate our beginning and rededicate ourselves to our future.  This is just one more step as we move toward celebrating National Founder’s Day on January 5th, 2011.”

The Brothers of the Middle Eastern Province, Charlotte Alumni, Alpha Epsilon, Gamma Delta, Zeta Delta and Zeta Sigma have been working diligently to prepare for this event and have released a very ambitious schedule, which includes:

• Cufflinks & Cocktails Networking Event - Jan. 8th
• Return to Charlotte Reception - Jan. 9th
• Closed Founder’s Day Banquet & Open Celebration Gala - Jan. 10th
• Sunday of Hope Program – Jan. 11th

As has been done at each previous National Founder’s Day, the fraternity will give a special honor to a Brother who is a quintessential example of the high ideals and continued dedication Founders’ Day is designed to illuminate.  This year Grand Polemarch Ullysses McBride (26th) joins our 17th and 25th, Grand Polemarchs Millspaugh and Bacon, who were honored in 2006 and 2008, respectively, on this most distinguished list.

Brothers seeking more information and registration information can log on to: http://www.kappafoundersday.com/nfd/

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Kappa Alpha Psi News Wire

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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. to Pay Tribute to Kappa Veterans During Grand Chapter Meeting

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. to Pay Tribute to Kappa Veterans During Grand Chapter Meeting in Washington, DC.

(Philadelphia, PA) – November 11th, 2008 – Dwayne M. Murray, the 31st Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. released details of the planning for the 79th Grand Chapter Meeting by announcing on Veteran’s Day that the fraternity will give special recognition and honor to all the Brothers who wore the uniform of the United States Military during the national meeting.

“I come from a military family.  My father was a veteran of the United States Army.  My wife’s father was a career military man.  I know first hand the sacrifices our military men and women make in protecting the freedom we cherish,” Grand Polemarch Murray said in discussing the tribute.

According to Brother David Hardick, co-chairman of the Grand Chapter Local Planning Committee, the tribute will focus primarily on our Veteran Brothers who have reached “That Golden Shore” and are interned at Arlington National Cemetery.  “We are working diligently to ensure that this occasion can actually be marked at Arlington National Cemetery,” Brother Hardrick said, “We think this will be a highlight of the Grand Chapter meeting and be an emotional and lasting memory for those Kappa Veterans who attend.”

Brother Murray also noted the significance of releasing the news during a time of Veteran tribute to all U.S. Veterans.  “I recently visited Fort Bragg Military Base in North Carolina, and met with several Kappa men in the Special Forces.  Hearing their stories and recognizing their dedication to this nation I believe that love of country is universal --political party affiliations do not matter; being from a red state or a blue state does not matter— We should all pause to recognize and show our gratitude to America’s greatest heroes.”

To ensure that every Brother receives proper recognition, the Grand Chapter Planning Committee is asking every chapter to submit the names of Brothers buried at Arlington to David Hardrick .  Please provide the following:

Submitting Chapter Name:
Chapter Contact Name:
Name of Deceased Brother:
Rank:
Branch of Service:

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Kappa Alpha Psi News Wire

Fraternity Leadership Extends Date for Grand Chapter Meeting Registration

FRATERNITY LEADERSHIP EXTENDS DATE FOR GRAND CHAPTER MEETING REGISTRATION

(Philadelphia, PA), November 2008 - On a call today, the Executive Committee unanimously agreed to extend the early registration date for the upcoming 79th Grand Chapter Meeting in Washington, DC, August 4-9, 2009.  Said Grand Polemarch Dwayne M. Murray, Esq., “With the current financial situation in the country, we want to be sensitive to the needs of our membership.  Because registration was available several months earlier than usual, we feel comfortable in extending the date until after the holidays for those who may need the extra time.”

The deadline for early registration is now January 11th, the day after our National Founder’s Day (NFD) Celebration in Charlotte, NC and the day of the kick-off of our Sunday of Hope Program.  Those who attend the NFD Celebration will be given a last opportunity to register at the discounted fee.

“We want our Brothers to know we hear you.  We will be mindful of opportunities to better service you in any and every way we can.  It is all a part of our drive towards One KAPPA,” concluded the Grand Polemarch.

Registrations forms are available on our website (http://www.KappaAlpaPsi1911.com), as well as in your Confidential Bulletin.

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Kappa Alpha Psi News Wire

Sunday of Hope Program - Seeking Kappa Ministers

Team,

We need to get this call out right away.  We are looking for addresses to forward info regarding the Sunday of Hope program.  Please put this out to all of your lists, etc.  We need Brother’s name, church and a mailing address.  Please indicate, if possible, if it is the church address or his residence.  Time is of the essence, so we need to move right away.

Names should be sent to Gloria Walker.  Her email is .  She can also be reached by phone at 215.783.5668, ext. 13.

I thank you in advance for your assistance.

One KAPPA!

YITB,

-RLS

Richard Lee Snow
Executive Director/COO
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
2322 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(o) 215.228.7184 (f) 215.228.7181

http://www.KappaAlphaPsi1911.com

Agenda for 2008 C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference

Please log into the Member Section to access the agenda for the C. Rodger Wilson Leadership Conference. 

President Elect Obama’s Transition Team

Brothers,

If you are credentialed in a specialty area or know of someone who is and interested in having the fraternity to assist with the placement of resumes before President Elect Obama’s Transition Team please forward information to Richard Lee Snow, Jr., Executive Director, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 2322024 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 within 10 days of this post.

Yours in the Bond,

Dwayne Murray

Grand Polemarch

Press Release - NPHC Regional Meetings

GRAND POLEMARCH SOLICITS MEMBERSHIP TO SUPPORT UPCOMING NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL CONFERENCES

(Philadelphia, PA) October 2008 – Grand Polemarch Dwayne M. Murray, Esq. has asked the entire membership of the fraternity to support the upcoming Regional Conferences of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC).  In support of this request, Kappa will be sending members of its National leadership to each of the upcoming conferences.  “It is important that Kappa is visible, from a national leadership perspective, at these conferences. Too often we have not supported NPHC in a manner it deserves.  The Council of Presidents has agreed that our local chapters should be in full support of NPHC initiatives and I expect Kappa to take a proactive part in making this happen,” said Murray.  Participants in the conferences include Dr. Donald Parker, Senior Vice Polemarch- Southwestern Province (Southwest Regional); William H. Fields, Polemarch-East Central Province (North Central Regional); J. Corey Locklear, Grand Lieutenant Strategus (Southern Regional); Samuel Knight, Senior Vice Polemarch-Western Province (Western Regional); Howard L. Tutman, III, Eastern Province Board Member and Richard Lee Snow, Executive Director/COO who will serve as the Keynote Speaker (Eastern Regional).  A complete list of the conferences is below.

October 23-26 • Southwestern Regional • San Antonio Airport Hilton • San Antonio, TX
October 30-November 2 • North Central Regional • Hope Hotel • Fairborne, OH
October 30-November 2 • Southern Regional • Embassy Hotel • Concord, NC
November 7-9 • Eastern Regional • Burkshire Marriott Conference Center • Baltimore, MD
November 14-16 • Western Regional • Sheraton San Diego Hotel • Mission Valley, CA

The NPHC exists to carry out the missions and initiatives of its nine (9) affiliate members, affectionately known as the Divine Nine.  It operates under the counsel and direction of the Council of Presidents (COP), the nine elected leaders of these organizations. Soror Barbara A. McKinzie, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the current Chairperson of COP.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is an international organization founded on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana on January 5, 1911.  Since its inception, it has trained over 125,000 men, particularly undergraduates, for leadership roles in their communities and the attainment of a high degree of excellence in their academic pursuits.  The International Headquarters is located in Philadelphia,

Purchase an Ad in the April 2009 Journal (Conclave Souvenir Edition)

Brothers:

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will be holding its 79th Grand Chapter Meeting in the Nation’s Capital from August 4-9, 2009 and the official host chapters are Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter, Howard University - Xi Chapter and Theta Tau Chapter, University of the District of Columbia - Beta Kappa Chapter, and American University Kappa - Chi Chapter. The remaining chapters in the Washington, DC metropolitan area are also playing a significant role in the planning of this grand affair and are co-hosts.

The 2009 Conclave will be held at the beautiful Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC and over 5,000 Kappa men are expected to register for this event, including the 10,000 to 15,000 family members and friends coming to the Nation’s Capital to celebrate our 98 years of Achievement.

This letter is to invite you to purchase an ad in the April edition of our award winning Kappa Journal, which will be the Conclave souvenir edition. This souvenir journal will feature our Nation’s Capital, its citizens, friends, corporate sponsors, and our Kappa chapters. We encourage you to purchase an ad in support of our 79th Grand Chapter meeting. The attached sheet lists the ad prices and provides instructions on how to place your ad. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you in 2009.

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***Early Bird Discount Rate***

Ads for the 79th GCM edition of the Kappa Journal will be discounted if payment is received by October 30, 2008.

Chapters will receive a 30% cost savings on all ads placed and received by the due date.

Discounted rates as follows:
Full Page $1,500 now $1,050
Half Page $800 now $560
1/4 Page $500 now $350

All ads are priced for color or black and write and must be camera ready. Discounted rates will not apply to non-camera ready ads.

Please email all ads to Brother Otis Brooks, Jr. or to

We hope this will assist in your planning for the 2009 fraternal year.

Yours in the Bond,
David L. Hardrick Co-Chairman
Local Planning Committee

Please click the following link to download The Grand Chapter Meeting Journal Ad Registration Form:

http://www.kappaalphapsi1911.com/2009_GCM_Journal _Ad_chapters.doc